Samsung Dryer · Code AC / AE / Et / EEE / AE3 / AE4 / AE5 / 1 AC

Samsung Dryer AC code: Communication error

The dryer's internal control boards are not communicating with each other. The dryer may stop or not respond to the buttons.

Most common causes

  1. Temporary electronic glitch after a power interruption
  2. Loose wiring between the control boards
  3. Failed main control or display board

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Unplug the dryer or switch off its breaker for about 60 seconds, then restore power and restart.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: samsung.com · manualslib.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does AC mean on a Samsung Dryer?

The dryer's internal control boards are not communicating with each other. The dryer may stop or not respond to the buttons.

Can I clear the AC code myself?

Try these first: Unplug the dryer or switch off its breaker for about 60 seconds, then restore power and restart. Call a technician if the code returns after a power reset; the board connections and boards need testing.

How much does it cost to fix a AC code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Samsung Dryer codes

9C1 · Voltage errordE · Door open / door errorHE · Heating errortS · Temperature sensor error3C · Motor / control errorbE · Stuck buttonClg · Vent blockage test resultdF · Door switch errorFC · Power frequency errorHC2 · Gas ignition errortC5 · Second temperature sensor error

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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